Vantage Points for the Blackford’s Pre-TT Classic Road Races 2025
In just under 24 hours the Blackford’s Pre-TT Classic Road Races 2025 will be underway! For first timers to the Motor Isle Billown Course or just as a little reminder for those of you who are wondering where to watch this weekend please find below a guide to some of our favourite vantage points.
IFGL Start/Finish Line (0/4.25 Miles)
Line the fencing down the iconic Motor Isle Billown Course Start/Finish line or enjoy the comfort of the grandstand. Located directly on the start/finish straight, this grandstand puts you in the middle of the action. Watch the drama of mass starts up close as riders blast away from the grid, and feel the intensity as they fight to cross the finish line first. You’ll witness checkered flag moments, lap board updates, and even the tense moments of photo finishes. Perfect for fans who want the full race experience from start to end. The grandstand is priced at £5 for Friday, £10 for Saturday & £10 for Sunday or all three days for £20.
Greystones LLC Nicholson Grandstand
Ballakeighan Corner (0.55 Miles)
Ballakeighan is the first corner on the course. Bikes pile into the corner on the first few laps after the mass start. The corner then leads onto Ballakeighan straight.
If you want to view in the fields on the way to Ballakeighan please get there before the roads close via a gate situated on the course which allows access to the fields.
Please treat all property with respect.
Iron Gate (1.11 Miles)
Iron Gate comes at the end of the Ballakeighan straight. It is a right hand turn shortly followed by a fast left hand turn that leads onto Ballanorris (Joey’s Gate). Please note there is no parking available at Iron Gate for the Pre-TT Road Races due to crops in the field.
Ballabeg Hairpin (1.55 Miles)
Ballabeg hairpin is the slowest corner on the Billown Course. It can be very deceiving for riders, as the camber of the road drags the rider into the corner earlier than they need to turn.
Cross Four Ways (2.80 Miles)
Cross Four Ways is notorious for its overtakes and slow speed low side crashes. It is the second slowest corner on the circuit and usually attracts a large crowd of spectators. There is public toilets here.
Church Bends (3.10 Miles)
Church Bends is one of the most popular locations for fans. With two fast flowing bends around the walls of Malew Church. There is plenty of parking in the back field accessed through the normal gate entrance. There is toilets here too.
Castletown Corner
Watch all of the last corner action from the School Hill Just Pizza & Pasta Grandstand. Our catering team will also be on hand to feed you. There is also public toilets here. The grandstand is priced at £5 for Friday, £10 for Saturday & £10 for Sunday or all three days for £20.
Wherever you decide to watch, we hope you enjoy the racing!
